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Florence, South Carolina Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.1

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

30 days

4-5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$4,750

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$3,000

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,300

residential

Plan Review Fee

$450

per application

Delay Risk

20%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application with site plan
✓ Zoning compliance verification
✓ SCDHEC land disturbance permit (>1 acre)
✓ Erosion and sedimentation control plan
✓ City of Florence Utilities connection permit
✓ Road access/driveway permit
✓ Floodplain development permit (if applicable)
✓ Fire marshal plan review
✓ Energy code compliance (IECC 2015)
✓ Subdivision plat approval (if applicable)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Regional hub for Pee Dee region. Florence permit department is professional and responsive. Online portal (DigEplan) used for plan submissions. Hospital and distribution center growth driving residential demand in northern corridors. Flood zone areas near Lynches River add complexity for some parcels. Staff available for pre-application consultations.

Recent Changes

Mar 2026: Florence updated floodplain management ordinance per new FEMA FIRM maps. Impact fee schedule last revised 2024. City exploring TIF districts in northwest growth corridor to fund infrastructure.

Rezone Probability

16%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(843) 665-3158

Official Website

https://www.cityofflorence.com/departments/planning-and-zoning

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